Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Shenyang, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Thursday, continuing his annual tradition of connecting with residents ahead of the Spring Festival.
During his visit, Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, toured a bustling food market where he inquired about the availability and prices of essential goods for the upcoming holiday season. Engaging with vendors and shoppers alike, he expressed his interest in ensuring that citizens have ample supplies to celebrate the most important festival in China, which falls on January 29 this year.
Xi also stopped by a local residential community to learn about measures implemented to meet residents' daily needs and to optimize public services. He discussed with community members the progress made in improving living standards and listened to their feedback on various initiatives.
For over a decade, Xi has upheld the tradition of spending time with ordinary people ahead of the Spring Festival. His visits underscore the government's focus on grassroots engagement and its commitment to enhancing the well-being of its citizens.
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